Faith Nyasuguta The Southern African Development Community (SADC) has announced the termination of its military mission in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), initiating a phased withdrawal of its forces. This decision was reached during a recent summit of the 16-member bloc, reflecting a strategic shift in addressing the protracted conflict in the eastern regions […]
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Faith Nyasuguta The European Union has pledged $5.1 billion to support South Africa’s green energy transition and boost vaccine production, marking a major step in strengthening their economic and political relationship. The announcement came during the first EU-South Africa bilateral summit in seven years, held at President Cyril Ramaphosa’s office in Cape Town. At the […]
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Faith Nyasuguta Longstanding rivals Ethiopia and Eritrea could be heading toward war, officials in Ethiopia’s restive Tigray region have warned, raising fears of another humanitarian disaster in the Horn of Africa. Direct clashes between two of Africa’s largest armies would not only shatter the fragile peace but could also draw in other regional powers, experts […]
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Faith Nyasuguta Kenya spent a staggering $4 million on veteran politician Raila Odinga’s unsuccessful campaign for the African Union (AU) chairmanship, according to documents submitted to parliament by the Defence, Intelligence and Foreign Relations Committee. The funds covered chartered flights, luxury accommodations, airport transfers, and extravagant promotional materials, sparking outrage in a country grappling with […]
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Faith Nyasuguta More than 40 years after the brutal killing of anti-Apartheid activist Fort Calata and his comrades, their families are still waiting for justice. Victims of Apartheid-era atrocities are now taking legal action against the South African government, seeking damages for its failure to prosecute those suspected of committing these crimes , despite clear […]
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Faith Nyasuguta The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and M23 rebels are set to begin direct peace talks on March 18 in Luanda, Angola, according to a statement from Angola’s presidency on Wednesday. This announcement comes after months of escalating violence in eastern DRC, where the Rwanda-backed rebels have pushed closer to major cities, leaving […]
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Faith Nyasuguta Since its creation in 1952, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has played a key role in supporting African economies by providing loans during times of financial difficulty. However, three countries; Botswana, Libya, and Eritrea, have managed to maintain their financial independence by never borrowing from the IMF, a rare achievement on the continent. […]
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Faith Nyasuguta India’s wealthiest man, Mukesh Ambani, is partnering with Elon Musk’s SpaceX to introduce Starlink’s satellite internet services to the subcontinent, potentially transforming internet access across the country, even in its most remote corners. Ambani’s Reliance Industries, through its technology arm Jio Platforms, announced the partnership on Wednesday, signaling a major step toward enhancing […]
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Faith Nyasuguta Africa’s largest refinery, the $20 billion Dangote Petroleum Refinery, is turning to international crude suppliers to fill the gap left by insufficient domestic deliveries as it works to ramp up operations. Since the beginning of the month, the refinery has imported over three million barrels of crude from the United States, according to […]
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Faith Nyasuguta Ghana’s government has announced plans to abolish six controversial taxes as part of its 2025 budget. This move aligns with the National Democratic Congress (NDC)’s 2024 election promise to remove these taxes if elected into office. Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson revealed the decision while presenting the 2025 budget to Parliament. He […]
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